English to English
noun
- an act of gracious kindness
source: WordNet 3.0
- an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
The outcome was in his favor.
source: WordNet 3.0
- an inclination to approve
That style is in favor this season.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a feeling of favorable regard
source: WordNet 3.0
- souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
source: WordNet 3.0
- Kind regard; propitious aspect; countenance; friendly disposition; kindness; good will.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- promote over another
He favors his second daughter.
source: WordNet 3.0
- consider as the favorite
The local team was favored.
source: WordNet 3.0
- treat gently or carefully
source: WordNet 3.0
- bestow a privilege upon
source: WordNet 3.0
- To regard with kindness; to support; to aid, or to have the disposition to aid, or to wish success to; to be propitious to; to countenance; to treat with consideration or tenderness; to show partiality or unfair bias towards.
source: Webster 1913
